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It’s Great to Share
"Learn how to share with the children from Miss Clayton's class! Part of the Let's Get Along! series, this fabulous picture book is designed to teach children about appropriate behavior while enjoying a fun, heartwarming story. Explore appropriate behaviors with the children from Miss Clayton's class! What does it mean to be kind, to share, to stay calm, and to use teamwork? With stories written in clear, simple text, and with Stuart Lynch's charming illustrations, these books will keep children engaged and entertained. Each book features a spread of information for parents and educators, which provides an opportunity to build on the issues presented in the book." -- publisher
Dream Big, My Precious One
"Celebrate the hopes and dreams you have for your little one with this rhyming picture book that inspires children to dream big, work hard, and trust in God. In Dream Big, My Precious One, a narrator wonders what a young child will enjoy as he or she grows up—sports, art, music? The narrator imagines all of the incredible things the child could become, from "a doctor or zoologist, a nurse or archaeologist" all the way to "a preacher sharing God's good news, a captain on a sailing cruise, a vet to cure sick kangaroos!" Upbeat and playful, this book will inspire children to passionately pursue their dreams, knowing that God will be with them every step of the way." -- publisher
Bulldozer Friends
"Oliver and Annie love to play trucks together at school in Book 4 of the popular Digger Man preschool series. At school, Oliver loves to play trucks with his best friend, Annie. They use their favorite bulldozer to dig tunnels, carve moats around the castle, and build bridges—just like a real construction crew. This action-packed story is perfect for children who love imaginative adventures—as they get to sit right in the driver's seat—and fans of Mighty, Mighty Construction Site." -- publisher
The Not-So-Scary Dog
"Tommy’s fear of dogs is keeping him away from the birthday party of the year, so he and his mom hatch a step-by-step plan to overcome his fear in time for the party. This is a lighthearted, straightforward introduction to the concept of exposure therapy for kids dealing with phobias. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to support kids working through exposure therapy. Tommy is terrified of dogs. When he gets an invitation to a big birthday party at his neighbor’s house, his heart sinks—he can’t possibly go, the dog is enormous and scary! But instead of staying away, he and his mom hatch a step-by-step plan to face and overcome his fears in time to enjoy the party. This gentle introduction to the concept of exposure therapy for kids will help them deal with phobias. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to support kids working through exposure therapy." -- publisher
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down
"Follow a young girl with heightened sensory experiences through her day with fun, interactive sounds and motions This is a story about sensory differences and how some children experience their world, told from a child's perspective. The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands---these are the things that calm her jitters down. This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle, stomp, or squeeze!" -- publisher
Lucy’s Blooms
"A multigenerational story about a young girl who learns from her grandmother about the enduring nature of love, the strength in rejecting labels, and the wisdom in standing with those who are different. The town’s annual flower contest is coming soon, and a young girl puts her heart into growing a lively bunch of flowers she finds in a meadow. As her grandmother guides her in nurturing a garden, the girl learns that winning isn’t the true reward—it’s the special love found in caring for something or someone. Lucy’s Blooms celebrates the joy and happiness that the world has to offer, through the beauty of nature, the kindness and love of family, and the unique specialness in the most unexpected places." -- publisher
It’s Great to Work Together
"Learn how to work together with the children from Miss Clayton's class! Part of the Let's Get Along! series, this fabulous picture book is designed to teach children about appropriate behavior while enjoying a fun, heartwarming story. Explore appropriate behaviors with the children from Miss Clayton's class! What does it mean to be kind, to share, to stay calm, and to use teamwork? With stories written in clear, simple text, and with Stuart Lynch's charming illustrations, these books will keep children engaged and entertained. Each book features a spread of information for parents and educators, which provides an opportunity to build on the issues presented in the book." -- publisher
All Different and Beautiful
"This heartwarming, uplifting story clears the way for important discussions with our children about diversity, disability, and the beauty in each of us. Every child is unique and beautiful—they may look different, have a different culture, interests and hobbies, or special needs. This delightfully illustrated rhyming book with its uplifting message celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, empathetic way. Follow kind and confident Orion through his first day of school as he befriends all the kids who might be different from him. Young readers will learn about different ways to be kind, to make new friends, and that it is safe to be themselves. This is the story of Orion—a happy and loving young boy. A story that reaches the mind and soul." -- publisher
It’s Great to Be Kind
"This fabulous new picture book is designed to teach children about appropriate behavior while they enjoy a fun, heartwarming story. This book features a child from Miss Clayton’s class and explores being kind. This story is written in clear, simple text, and Stuart Lynch’s charming illustrations will keep children engaged and entertained. A spread of information for parents, which offers questions to ask children to engage them more deeply in the topic, is included and provides parents with an opportunity to build on the issues presented in the book." -- publisher
Stop That Poem!
"Eric Ode's playful exploration of the active nature of poems, and how they can shape and transform our world combines with exquisite, energetic illustrations by Jieting Chen." -- publisher